Wine Content I love - Youtube, Books, Movies

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I wanted to share some of my favorite wine-related content—stuff I’ve been enjoying for a while and think other wine lovers might appreciate, too. Whether you’re just getting into wine or you’re deep down the rabbit hole, there’s something in here for everyone. And I’d love to hear what you think—and please drop your own recommendations in the comments!

Youtube:
V is for Vino – One of my absolute favorites. I’ve been watching this for years. Think travel vlog meets documentary, with long-form (1 hour+) episodes exploring major wine regions. The production quality is seriously movie-level.

Attorney Somm – A lawyer turned wine geek (Level 4 WSET) with a technical and detailed approach. He’s definitely more for intermediate to advanced wine lovers, but incredibly knowledgeable and constantly tasting across the globe. Great palate, great insights.

GuildSomm – A fantastic resource for foundational wine knowledge. Their short 101-style videos break down regions and concepts in a super accessible way. Perfect for brushing up or getting started.

SevenFifty Daily: Supertaster Series – Blind tastings featuring Master Somms, usually 5–7 minutes long. Quick, clean, and incredibly insightful. Sadly, they’re no longer making new videos—but there’s still a goldmine of content on their channel.

Konstantin Baum, MW – Based in Germany, Konstantin is a Master of Wine who blends entry-level topics with high-level tastings and unique video ideas. Very approachable and creative.

Somm TV – If you want insider access to the wine industry, this is the place. Interviews with pros, blind tastings with legends, and tons of in-depth content. Always something new and compelling.

Bon Appétit: André Mack Series – Informative and hilarious. André Mack brings personality and knowledge in equal measure. His videos are super engaging and a great way to learn with a laugh.

Books - (Most of these are story based and not so much structured & informational):

  • Adventures on the Wine Route – Kermit Lynch
  • The Billionaire’s Vinegar – The infamous story of the most expensive (and suspicious) bottle of wine ever sold.
  • Shadows in the Vineyard – A thrilling look at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and a true crime twist.
  • Reflections of a Vintner – Honest, thoughtful, and full of soul.
  • The Dirty Guide to Wine – A different take on wine geography that ties grapes to the soil they grow in.
  • The Widow Clicquot – The story of the woman who built one of Champagne’s biggest names.
  • Wine & War – Wine under Nazi occupation—history, survival, and resilience.
  • Blood & Wine – A personal memoir that weaves wine and family history.
  • Champagne Charlie – The bold life of Charles Heidsieck and the Champagne empire.

Movies:

  • Bottle Shock – Based on the true story of the 1976 Judgment of Paris that put California wine on the map.
  • Uncorked – A heartfelt drama about chasing dreams and balancing tradition, centered on the world of sommeliers.
  • Sour Grapes – A wild documentary about one of the biggest wine frauds in history.
  • SOMM (series) – A deep dive into the grueling Master Sommelier exam and the passion (and obsession) behind it.
  • Sideways – A cult classic road trip movie that somehow made everyone boycott Merlot. Still funny, still iconic.
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I really like Our Pour Decisions for Youtube.

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Forgot to mention them :man_facepalming:…… I enjoy them too. Love their channel. They drink some great wines

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Great list here! I agree with every single one of them, all must reads.

I’m quite partial to the Classic Wine Series published by Academie du Vin, but admittedly it’s not beginner, and only if you want a really deep dive into a region. Everything Academie du Vin does is wonderful.

Other books I’ve really enjoyed recently:
Drunk
How to Drink Australian
Sideways (the entire series)
Phylloxera: How Wine was Saved for the World
Bordeaux by Jane Anson
Vintage Crime
Climbing the Vines in Burgundy
Wine Wars & Wine Wars II
the Napa trilogy by James Conway, all great
Bursting Bubbles
all the Felix Hart Novels… laugh out loud!
The New French Wine
The New California Wine
Extreme Wine
Reflections of a Wine Merchant
The Initiates (fun graphic novel)
Drops of Gods (entire series on amazon comixology)
everything from Jancis Robinson, Oz Clarke and Hugh Johnson…
I could keep going…

I don’t do YouTube, but here are some Podcasts that I like that I used to help study for my WSET:
VinePair
GuildSomm
A Question of Drinks
Areni Global
Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
I’ll Drink to That
Interpreting Wine
Intoxicating History
No Sediment
The Four Top
The Taste with Doug Shafer
The Wine Conversation
Wine News in 5
UK Wine Show
Vint Wine Podcast
Wine Blast
WineSmart
Wine Enthusiast
XChateau

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For books, just read “Harvests of Joy” (Robert Mondavi) and “Judgment of Paris” (George Taber). Both were great refreshers on some of the early history of Napa and how we see it today. I’d also recommend Private Reserve (about Beaulieu Vineyards).

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Judgement of Paris is the very top of the Canon. Great book. Taber also wrote a book on Corks which was also good. I’ll order the Private Reserve book, looks interesting.

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Anything by Jane Anson, be it her book Inside Bordeaux, her website janeanson.com, The Wine Conversation podcast, etc. While I don’t agree with her on everything, she is a wealth of knowledge nonetheless and I learn something every time I study her material.

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I will add that Vinnie from V is for Vino and his wife/co-producer, Lisa, are fun, awesome people. We met them at their Virginia wrap event (wife and I have a cameo in the episode’s closing credits) and you could tell that they really enjoy putting together the series.

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+1 for Judgement of Paris. Taber did a great job with the history of the wineries and the event.

I’ll add Cork Dork. Just finished reading it and really enjoyed it. It covers a lot of different aspects of wine in a humorous but informative way. She covers winemaking, working in a restaurant, attending great parties, and everything in between. Her passion was contagious, and it made me more excited to keep digging into wine.

Also Noble Rot. A fun blend of articles and discussions on wine regions, producers, restaurants, etc. Very London and Europe focused. The casual tone is refreshing for me, it feels like chatting with friend. I don’t read it to learn anything in particular, but I’m surprised at how often I’ll read something and then come across it at dinner or a tasting.

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I would add Kevin Zraly’s Windows of the World to the list of books.

I very much enjoy Our Pour Decisions on YouTube, I hope I have pops wine budget when I grow up ha-ha

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A second thumbs up for Noble Rot. Keira Knightley is a surprisingly good wine reviewer.

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I listened to Cork Dork on audible while painting my son’s room a few weeks ago. Really enjoyed it. The absurdity of the somm tests she’s studying for was memorable.

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Cork dork is a hilarious book. I really like the author. Also read her book on the art world. Not as good as her wine book, but if you enjoy her writing style, I recommend picking it up too.

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I have to absolutely second the Bursting Bubbles mention, as the author peels back some layers into his visits for a more colorful description of his experiences visiting Champagne producers.
Also, I can’t not mention Champagne by Peter Liem. A simply stunning book to dive into. I’d recommend the boxed book set with maps. These maps are so special and a really wonderful accompaniment to the book. I may have read the thread too quickly but I haven’t seen mention of Jamie Goode. His writings from his early years on his blog to his books really had an impact on wine for me, and I still revisit his work. One of my favorites of his is Authentic Wine that he wrote with Sam Harrop. Another I go back to is A Tribute To The Great Wines of Burgundy a book discussing vineyard and cellar work with Henri Jayer and a look through the vintages. You really feel a sense of his deep appreciation and understanding of vintages and place. I have never had the good fortune to taste any Jayer wines, but I can’t help but feel I somehow know them through these pages. Terry Theise Catalogs. I used to lap these up. He has such a wonderful way of brining to life these wines and places of Germany and then Grower Champagne. I worked in the Mosel in 2009 and I remember late at night pouring over his writings while we had the presses running, planning our visits when we got a break. He was like Rick Steves for me on that trip. I love those catalogs. I still glance through the many writings and the atlases of Jancis Robinson and Hugh Johnson. I would love a copy of Jancis’ Wine Grapes book one day. Always a sign of a good book for me is the wear, and my copy of The Wines of the Northern Rhône fits the bill. John Livingstone-Learmonth brought syrah to life for me. I am starting to dig into The New French Wine from Jon Bonné. I am enjoying it quite a bit so far. Also the Noble Rot magazines. Some great content and some updated perspectives on the current times in wine.

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High value post- thank you guys!
But there’s a lot here…
May I ask for specific podcast episodes or youtube videos that you guys especially liked?

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Best entertainment is v is for vino…. Any episode you’re interested in, followed by 750 daily super tasters.

For informational I think my top are guild somm international on YouTube and Somm TV

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Thanks for the kind review! Much appreciated!

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World of Fine Wine, Noble Rot, Jancis Robinson in the FT, Hugh Johnson’s yearlies, Robinson’s World Atlas. There are a few previous threads on this topic that are helpful. Also Mosel Fine Wines.

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I recently discovered the Commanderie de BDX has a YouTube channel. Some interesting and educational content on there, especially when the MWs and MSs are invited to give talks.

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Podcasts: IDTT as mentioned above. Also on heavy rotation: Bedrock Wine Conversations, Inside Winemaking, and The Winemakers. Edit: Oh, and TRINKTalks.

Written: 1000 Vines, Jason Haas’ blog.

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